Time for the most important match in the world- EL CLASSICO

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:that kas and the best GK by a mile, didn't i see somewhere he's had more shots against him than any other keeper but still they have the best defensive record.

Axeslammer wrote:

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:that kas and the best GK by a mile, didn't i see somewhere he's had more shots against him than any other keeper but still they have the best defensive record.

Aren't goalies incredibly underrated ?

In Holland the common opinion is that the sole reason for three (four ?) consecutive PSV titles is Gomes.....yet there's a limited transfer fee in his contract of 14 M and still no one has come knocking

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:I'd be careful about going too far overboard. you still have a collection of v good players. clearly there are some bad "apples" so get rid of those (Ronnie, Eto'o(?), Deco(?)) and the players who simply don't fit the system - Gudjohnson, Henry. then bring in a few hungrier players who fit the style of play required.

Rijkaard genuinely seemed lost last night so I fear a new manager is required but massive changes aren't needed just some fine tuning to bring those there back in line.

If Ten Cate leaving caused some of these problems, then rijkaard is at fault for this for not replacing him with a similar personality.

kas wrote:"As Real Madrid supporters know, this is easier said than done."

Not really...Madrid's transfer policy was awful and anybody could see the players they were bringing in were not the right ones. And the constant manager changes didn't help either.

Jaime wrote:

kas wrote:"As Real Madrid supporters know, this is easier said than done."

Not really...Madrid's transfer policy was awful and anybody could see the players they were bringing in were not the right ones. And the constant manager changes didn't help either.

No, I mean it's hard to get rid of the deadwood. Obviously for a good long time we weren't too sharp in bringing in new players either. But it's hard to dump the big contracts for unmotivated, past-it players unless you are willing to let players go for free. It's not easy.

Torrente wrote:

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:I'd be careful about going too far overboard. you still have a collection of v good players. clearly there are some bad "apples" so get rid of those (Ronnie, Eto'o(?), Deco(?)) and the players who simply don't fit the system - Gudjohnson, Henry. then bring in a few hungrier players who fit the style of play required.

Rijkaard genuinely seemed lost last night so I fear a new manager is required but massive changes aren't needed just some fine tuning to bring those there back in line.

If Ten Cate leaving caused some of these problems, then rijkaard is at fault for this for not replacing him with a similar personality.

I actually felt sorry for Rijkaard. I've never really had contempt for him because he comes accross as an honest, good person. But at the same time that may just be his weakness since it transcends to his coaching. Last night he looked like he was about to start crying and at times he just had his head down for long periods of time. This is unnacceptable for a coach and it showed that he's clearly finished in Barcelona.

kas wrote:Ahh yes, that I agree with. That's why we still have Gudjohnsen. I'm also 99% sure we'll still have Henry this season, and the Ronaldinho transfer is going to be a real problem.

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:

Axeslammer wrote:

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:that kas and the best GK by a mile, didn't i see somewhere he's had more shots against him than any other keeper but still they have the best defensive record.

Aren't goalies incredibly underrated ?

In Holland the common opinion is that the sole reason for three (four ?) consecutive PSV titles is Gomes.....yet there's a limited transfer fee in his contract of 14 M and still no one has come knocking

we have a horrible record v Madriz and there is one reason and one only Iker Casillas, always seems to pull off blinding saves at crucial points of matches which seems to spur them on and deflate us. can't man ure or chavski buy him please.

TM wrote:Arsenal did a great job by making 24m€ out of him, why would they want him back?

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:we have a horrible record v Madriz and there is one reason and one only Iker Casillas, always seems to pull off blinding saves at crucial points of matches which seems to spur them on and deflate us. can't man ure or chavski buy him please.

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:that kas and the best GK by a mile, didn't i see somewhere he's had more shots against him than any other keeper but still they have the best defensive record.

kas wrote:F@ck me, just watched some extended highlights...no wonder you Madrid lot are raving about Diarra. We gave him the entire pitch to roam about and do what he wanted

TM wrote:

kas wrote:F@ck me, just watched some extended highlights...no wonder you Madrid lot are raving about Diarra. We gave him the entire pitch to roam about and do what he wanted

Erm no, Diarra outmuscled and outfought your midfield, he's a monster WG